Stole the info from my good friend, Jeanie , who accompanied me - as did Nitewing.

"In 1943, a transit camp for USA anti-aircraft units was constructed on the East side of the Buxton Road. In 1945-6 it was taken over by Polish troops from Italy (Probably where the 'Anzio' bit came from). After the war, it became a Polish resettlement camp. Then in 1964, the residents were settled in purpose built accomodation half a mile North from the original site. In 1983, the camp opened as the Anzio site and became a training centre for both the Regular and Territorial Army and even scouts."

It closed during 2005-2006 and there are rumours of it being turned into a retirement village.

The whole site seems pretty un-vandalized until you get inside and spot the Pikey damage


The 'hugging tree' Inn






Stores




Sports hall / skate park


Kitchen area in the security hut, complete with 'proper' tea cups




Gets pretty samey after a while as it's all quite generic, but still a nice easy explore.

Thanks!